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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 242.26 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 242.26 and 140.08 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 242.26 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/242.26 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 242.26 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 33,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,934.57/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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